Supermicro SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User manual

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.0a

SUPERSERVER

®

5018A-TN7B

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Preface

About this Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It

provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer. Installation and

maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

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supported memory, processors and operating systems (http://www.supermicro.

com).

This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the

Supermicro Web site for possible updates to the manual revision level.

Secure Data Deletion

A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices

can be found on our website: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.

cfm?url=/wftp/utility/Lot9_Secure_Data_Deletion_Utility/

Warnings

Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this manual.

Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered when performing

a procedure.

Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/

property damage or personal injury.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ..............................................................................1-1

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2

Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2

Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2

Serial ATA ........................................................................................................ 1-2

I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-2

LAN Ports ........................................................................................................ 1-2

1-3 Server Chassis Features ............................................................................... 1-3

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3

Drives .............................................................................................................. 1-3

Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-3

PCI Expansion ................................................................................................ 1-3

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3

1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2 Installation in a Rack

2-1 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1

2-2 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2

Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2

Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3

 ......................................................................................... 2-3

Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3

2-3 Installing the System into a Rack .................................................................. 2-4

Installing the Chassis into a Rack:.................................................................. 2-4

Chapter 3 System Interface

3-1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 3-1

3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-2

3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2

Overheating ..................................................................................................... 3-3

Overheat Temperature Setting ................................................................... 3-3

Responses .................................................................................................. 3-3

3-4 Power Supply LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-4

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Preface

Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

About Standardized Warning Statements ....................................................... 4-1

 ........................................................................................... 4-1

Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 4-4

Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5

Power Disconnection Warning ........................................................................ 4-6

Equipment Installation ..................................................................................... 4-8

Restricted Area ................................................................................................ 4-9

Battery Handling ............................................................................................ 4-10

Redundant Power Supplies (if applicable to your system) ........................... 4-12

Backplane Voltage (if applicable to your system) ......................................... 4-13

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes ........................................ 4-14

Product Disposal ........................................................................................... 4-15

Hot Swap Fan Warning (if applicable to your system) ................................. 4-16

Power Cable and AC Adapter ...................................................................... 4-18

Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-1

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-1

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 5-1

5-2 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-2

Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-2

Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-2

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-2

5-3 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-3

5-4 Memory Support .............................................................................................. 5-4

Memory Population Guidelines ....................................................................... 5-4

Memory Installation Guidelines ...................................................................... 5-5

Installing DIMM Memory Modules ................................................................... 5-5

5-5 Expansion Cards ............................................................................................. 5-5

5-6 Motherboard Details ........................................................................................ 5-6

A1SRM-LN7F Motherboard Quick Reference ................................................ 5-7

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Power Connectors ........................................................................................... 5-9

5-8 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-16

5-9 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-18

5-10 SATA Ports .................................................................................................... 5-19

5-11 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-20

SuperDoctor

®

5 ............................................................................................. 5-21

5-12 Serverboard Battery ...................................................................................... 5-22

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5-13 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 5-23

BMC ADMIN User Password ........................................................................ 5-23

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup and Maintenance .........................6-1

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 6-1

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1

6-2 Removing Power from the System ................................................................. 6-2

6-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 6-3

6-4 Installing the Hard Drives ................................................................................ 6-4

Installing 3.5" Fixed Hard Drives .................................................................... 6-4

Installing 2.5" Fixed Hard Drives .................................................................... 6-5

6-5 Expansion Card Setup .................................................................................... 6-6

6-6 Installing the Air Shroud .................................................................................. 6-8

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6-7 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-9

Optional Fan ...................................................................................................6-11

6-8 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 6-12

Replacing the Power Supply ......................................................................... 6-12

Chapter 7 BIOS

7-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 7-1

Starting BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 7-1

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How to Start the Setup Utility ......................................................................... 7-2

7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2

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7-4 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 7-26

7-5 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-28

7-6 Boot Settings ................................................................................................. 7-30

7-7 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 7-32

7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-35

Appendix A BIOS POST Error Codes .................................................... A-1

Appendix B System Specications ........................................................ B-1

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Preface

Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000

Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008

Email: [email protected] (General Information)

[email protected] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390

Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525

Email: [email protected] (General Information)

[email protected] (Technical Support)

[email protected] (Customer Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990

Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3992

Email: [email protected]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Notes

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 5018A-TN7B is a compact, low-power server comprised of two

main subsystems: the SC510-203B 1U server chassis and the A1SRM-LN7F-2758

single processor motherboard. Refer to the Supermicro web site for operating

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In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components are

listed below:

• One riser card (RSC-RR1U-E8) and bracket for PCIe expansion

• Cooling: Two 4-cm fans (FAN-0106L4)

Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download

all necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.

• Product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

• Product drivers and utilities: https://www.supermicro.com/wftp

• Product safety information:

http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

For support, email [email protected].

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1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 5018A-TN7B lies the A1SRM-LN7F-2758, a single

processor motherboard based on the Intel Atom System on a Chip. (see Figure

1-1 for a block diagram).

Processors

The motherboard supports a single Intel Atom C2758, SoC FCBGA 1283, 20W

8-Core processor.

Memory

The motherboard has four DDR3 UDIMM sockets that can support up to 64 GB of

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in x8 width only, in sizes 16, 8, 4, or 2 GB.

Serial ATA

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I/O Ports

The motherboard includes seven gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, including a shared

IPMI port, seven USB 2.0 connectors (four rear ports, three headers), one SATA

DOM power connector, two serial connectors (one rear port, one header), and one

VGA port.

LAN Ports

The system features seven GbE LAN ports, including six LAN bypass (SW

programmable) ports with SoC I354, I350-AM2 and I210-AT.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SuperServer 5018A-TN7B is built on the SC510-203B, a small form factor 1U

rackmount server chassis. The following is a general outline of the main features.

System Power

The system has a single 200 watt low-noise AC-DC power supply with PFC (part

number PWS-203-1H).

Drives

The chassis is designed to support one 3.5" internal hard drive or up to four 2.5"

internal hard drives. The internal drives are not hot-swappable.

Control Panel

The control panel provides system monitoring and power control. LEDs indicate

power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity and system overheat. The control

panel also includes a main power button and a reset button.

PCIe Expansion

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with one 3.5" drive or two 2.5" drives each with a single drive bracket, it accepts a

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no room for an expansion card.

Cooling System

The chassis has an innovative cooling design that features two 4-cm counter-

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a BIOS setting. The system supports up to three fans.

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Figure 1-1. ISystem Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.

PEG [0..3]

LPC

TPM HDR

SOC

VGA

FAN x 3

PEG [4]

AST2400

PCIE 2.0 x 1

COM2

LAN5

REAR

USB 0

USB [2:3]

TX/RX

(debug)

0 Ohm

NI

LPC

UART1

UART2

SGMII x 4

MARVELL PHY

88E1543

LAN1

LAN2

LAN3

LAN4

+

SATA5 3.0

SATA1 2.0

SATA GEN2

SATA4 3.0

SATA

GEN3

SATA2 2.0

SATA3 2.0

mSATA

PEG [12..15]

REAR/J29

USB Hub

+

DDR3 UDIMM

B1B2

FLASH 64Mb

SPI

PCIE 2.0 x 8 OPEN SLOT

PCIE 2.0 x 4

USB 1

Intel I350

REAR/U128

LAN7

LAN6

PEG [8]

Intel I210

PCIE 2.0 x 1

USB 2.0 x1

COM1

USB

TYPE A

+

HEADER

x2

SATA0 2.0

BMC share LAN

NCSI I

MARVELL PHY 88E1543 INTEL i350

CONTROL CIRCUIT

SMBUS

CPLD EPM570

RJ45

LAN6

RJ45

LAN7

RJ45

LAN3

RJ45

LAN4

RJ45

LAN1

RJ45

LAN2

SATA0 is MUXed with mSATA

USB 2.0 x5

USB 2.0 x2

DDR3 UDIMM

REAR/U131 REAR/U136

A1

A2

CHA

CHB

REAR/J28

Note:

(1) The block diagram is for A1SRM-LN7F-2758 full SKU

(2) A1SRM-LN7F-2358:

One DIMM channel(CHA) is supported, up to 1333/8G per DIMM;

Two SATA2 ports(port0/1) are supported;

Others keep the same with A1SRM-LN7F-2758.

(3) A1SRM-LN5F-2358:

One DIMM channel(CHA) is supported, up to 1333/8G per DIMM;

Two SATA2 ports(port0/1) are supported;

I350, LAN6 and LAN7 are unpopulated;

Others keep the same with A1SRM-LN7F-2758.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000

Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008

Email: [email protected] (General Information)

[email protected] (Technical Support)

Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390

Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525

Email: [email protected] (General Information)

[email protected] (Technical Support)

[email protected] (Customer Support)

Website: www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990

Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3992

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Notes

Chapter 2

Installation in a Rack

This chapter provides instructions for mounting your chassis in a rack.

2-1 Preparing for Setup

The box in which your system was shipped should include the mounting screws

to mount the system into the rack. Please read this chapter in its entirety before

beginning the installation procedure.

Choosing a Setup Location

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your system. It should

be a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical

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is required

• Leave at least 25 inches clearance in front of the rack to open the front door

completely.

• Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for

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• It should be a restricted access location, such as a dedicated equipment room

or a service closet.

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2-2 Warnings and Precautions

Rack Precautions

• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to

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• In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple

rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the

rack.

• You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more

simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

• Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.

• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the

rails.

• 

work up.

• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from

power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a

power failure.

• Allow the power supply modules to cool before touching them.

• Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Chapter 2 Installation in a Rack

Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating

temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature

of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment

in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient

temperature (Tmra).

Reduced Airow

  

for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not

arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power



on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of

equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack

itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply

connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of

power strips, etc.).

To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you

must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable.

The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit

in the rack.

•              

bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before

mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

• Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.

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2-3 Installing the System into a Rack

The system can be installed into a rack directly using screws.

Installing the Chassis into a Rack:

1. 

chassis into a rack.

2. Align the thru-holes of the chassis with the thru-holes of the rack.

3. Insert the mounting screws into the thru-holes in the front of the chassis and

through the thru-holes in the rack

Figure 2-1. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

Note: Figures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers into racks

from the bottom up.

Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the



Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

3-1

Chapter 3 System Interface

Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

The chassis includes a control panel on the front with power buttons and status

monitoring lights. The power supply has status lights.

Figure 3-1. Control Panel

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs



Power: The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power



power but maintains standby power. To perform many maintenance tasks, you must

unplug system before servicing.

Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system.

NIC2

Information LED: Alerts operator of several states, as noted in the table below.

Information LED

Status Description

Continuously on and red

An overheat condition has occured.

(This may be caused by cable congestion.)

Blinking red (1Hz) Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan.

Solid blue

UID has been activated locally to locate the server in a rack

environment.

Blinking blue

UID has been activated using IPMI to locate the server in a

rack environment.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

The chassis includes two push-buttons that control power to the system.

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